Quickly wanted to share a timely article on Flu and your health on a plane by Mark Gendreau, M.D.,  posted on CNN Health.

Basic points are these:

• Carry hand sanitizer and wash your hands, wash your hands.

  Before and after eating, using the restroom, touching the overhead bin, etc.

• Turn the overhead air vent to low and point it so that airflow is slightly in front of your face.

• Use a surgical mask and bring an extra one for anyone near you.

Please read the full article on CNN Health.

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